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Nigerians nurses to commence 7-day warning strike over unmet demands

Nigerian Nurses Announce 7-Day Warning Strike Over Unmet Allowance Demands

By Ifunanya / July 28, 2025

Nigerian nurses and midwives are poised to begin a seven-day warning strike starting Tuesday, July 29, 2025, escalating tensions over […]

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Integrate self-care into national health strategy - Experts to Nigerian govt

Self-Care Integration Key to Easing Nigeria’s Health System Strain

By Ifunanya / July 27, 2025

Nigerian health experts are urging government leaders to prioritize self-care as a core component of the nation’s health strategy, arguing […]

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Register in Nigeria's health insurance scheme for your benefit — FG urges cancer patients 

NHIA-Roche Initiative Slashes Cancer Treatment Costs in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 26, 2025

Nigerian authorities are calling on citizens battling cancer to enroll with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), emphasizing expanded access […]

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Cholera outbreak: 13 persons isolated, 297 cases reported in Niger

Niger Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 297 Cases, Children Most Affected

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A cholera outbreak in Niger State, Nigeria, has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 297 individuals, with children disproportionately affected, according […]

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Eight cholera patients die in South Sudan after US cut aid

Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 130 individuals across 16 local government areas in Niger State, […]

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Seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign begins in Adamawa

Adamawa Launches 2025 Malaria Chemoprevention for 1.2M Children

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

Health workers in Nigeria’s Adamawa State launched a door-to-door campaign Saturday to administer life-saving antimalarial drugs to children under five, […]

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Poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections, infertility - Physician advises women

Menstrual Hygiene: Preventing Infections and Infertility Risks

By Ifunanya / July 19, 2025

A Nigerian public health expert has raised alarms over the widespread health risks of inadequate menstrual hygiene, linking poor practices […]

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Nigerian govt issues fresh alert on Degue, Cholera, Mpox, Diphtheria outbreaks

NCDC Warns of Cholera, Dengue, Mpox Outbreaks Across Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Nigerian health authorities have raised alarms over simultaneous outbreaks of multiple infectious diseases, urging swift action to avert a public […]

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Kano Health Commissioner raises alarm over two million un-immunized children in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Immunization Gap: 2M Children Unprotected Amid Northern Insecurity

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Nigeria faces a critical public health challenge as over two million children remain unvaccinated against preventable diseases, with insecurity and […]

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HIV-discordant couples in Kano face risk of separation as U.S halts support

Nigeria Urged to Strengthen HIV Prevention and Treatment Amid Shifting Global Aid Landscape

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Nigeria Urged to Take Bold Steps in HIV Prevention and Control As the global landscape of aid and donor support […]

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